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Active Aging

Active aging features our Live Long Programme and Steady and Steady and Strong Programme.


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Steady and Strong Beginner Course

Steady and Strong Beginner Course
 

Our Steady and Strong classes focus on improving strength and balance over a ten week programme. Participants must undergo an assessment on their first day. If you're unable to start on the specified date, you  can speak to the instructor for possible alternative options or be placed on a waiting list if classes are full.

Please register for a class below by contacting the MORE team. T. 0300 123 1580 or E. more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk 

Beginner’s classes: free to attend. 
Leisure Centre Date Time

Antrim Forum

Starts Wed 8 Jan

12-1pm

Ballyearl Arts and Leisure Centre

Starts Wed 8 Jan

9.30-10.30am

Sixmile Leisure Centre

Starts Thurs 9 Jan

2.30-3.30pm 

Valley Leisure Centre

Starts Thurs 9 Jan

1-2pm
This programme is delivered by Antrim and Newtownabbey and funded by the Public Health Agency and the Northern Health and Social Care Trust. 

Read more about our Health Intervention Action Plan 

Steady and Strong Maintenance Course

Steady and Strong Maintenance Course
 

Following the beginner course, you will then move onto the maintenance course to maintain and further improve your strength and balance . 

Please register for a class below by contacting the MORE team. T. 0300 123 1580 or E. more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk 

Maintenance classes: free for members or £3 for non-members
Leisure Centre Date Time

Antrim Forum

 

Starts Wed 8 Jan 

 

10.45-11.30am

Ballyearl Arts and Leisure Centre

Starts Tues 7 Jan

Starts Wed 8 Jan

 

9.15am and 10.15am(Tues)

10.30-11.30am (Wed)

Crumlin Leisure Centre

Starts Tues 7 Jan

10.30-11.30am

Sixmile Leisure Centre

Starts Thurs 9 Jan

1.15-2.15pm

Valley Leisure Centre

Starts Mon 13 Jan

12-12.45pm

This programme is delivered by Antrim and Newtownabbey and funded by the Public Health Agency and the Northern Health and Social Care Trust. 

Read more about our Health Intervention Action Plan 

- Live Long Programme -

The Live Long programme offers a variety of social and physical activities to enhance mental, social, and physical well-being. It includes sports such as badminton, pickleball, indoor bowls, boccia, and table tennis, catering to individuals who are mobile and enjoy staying active.

There's always time for refreshments afterwards to meet other people living similar lives and allow sport to be the reason that bring us all together. 

The programme is delivered in partnership with the Sport Changes Life Foundation who say "Sport can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of their ability and age should not be a restriction or barrier to participation.  Here at Sport Changes Life we strive to improve peoples day to day lifestyles by using sport as a tool for engagement".

Day

Leisure Centre

 

Times

Monday 

Antrim Forum

Sixmile 

Ballyearl

       

10.30am - 12.30pm

10.45am - 12.45pm 

11am-1pm 

Tuesday

Valley

 

10.30am - 12.30pm

Thursday 

Sixmile

 

10.45am - 12.45pm

Friday

Crumlin

 

9.30am - 11.30am

 

Nordic Walking

Join us while we explore some of our wonderful parks as we learn about the health benefits of Nordic Walking.

Nordic walking reduces pressure on your joints with the poles providing propulsion making you feel lighter on your feet. It's suitable for all abilities and poles will be provided on the day.

Each session will include information and training on the use of Nordic Poles and a guided walk. For more information about our Nordic Walking Programme, please view the video here.

Registration is not required, you can just come along. For more information, please contact us via E. more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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Nordic Walking

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We are available to help you Monday – Thursday 8AM - 8PM, Friday 8AM - 6PM and Saturday – Sunday 10AM - 4PM.